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Discover
Your Summer 2008
Index By Program Type: Daycamp
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| Adobe Photoshop |
Topic(s): Computer Science |
| University of Nebraska-Omaha |
| Omaha, NE |
Grade(s): For boys and girls, ages 11 to 17 |
| Experience hands-on training using leading digital imaging software. Learn about web elements creation, photo retouching, and various special effects. Those interested in computer graphics/digital imaging/arts are welcome to attend. |
| Eligibility Requirements: For boys and girls, ages 11 to 17 |
| Dates: July 7-11, 2008 |
Fees: $75 per workshop |
| Deadline for Applications: June 1; early application is advised |
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The Peter Kiewit Institute
402-665-3819
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| Advanced Astronaut Camp (Advanced Voyage to Mars™) |
Topic(s): Space Science |
| Challenger Learning Center - St. Louis |
| Ferguson, MO |
Grade(s): 6 to 8 |
| In the Advanced Voyage to Mars™ camp, advanced astronauts will build model rockets, participate in simulated space missions, design, build, and “live” in a Mars colony and more. |
| Eligibility Requirements: Students in grades 5 through 8 are welcome to apply. |
| Dates: July 14-18 |
Fees: $210; discounts available for Science Center Family and Friends Plus and Max members |
| Deadline for Applications: One week prior to the start of each camp |
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| Advanced Astronaut Training Camp |
Topic(s): Space Science |
| Challenger Learning Center - St. Louis |
| Ferguson, MO |
Grade(s): 6 to 8 |
| Experience an out-of-this-world summer camp with simulated space missions, underwater training and other far-out space science activities. Participants will experience what it would be like to train as a real NASA astronaut. Activities will include mental and physical challenges as well as design competitions. In addition, advanced astronauts will learn basic scuba-diving skills that will enable them to participate in a one-day underwater astronaut-training program. Scuba training and gear are included (note: scuba participants must be at least 10 and medically fit to dive). |
| Eligibility Requirements: Students in grades 5 through 8 are welcome to apply. |
| Dates: July 21-25 |
Fees: $250; discounts available for Science Center Family and Friends Plus and Max members |
| Deadline for Applications: One week prior to the start of each camp |
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| Advanced MAYA |
Topic(s): Computer Science |
| University of Nebraska-Omaha |
| Omaha, NE |
Grade(s): For boys and girls, ages 14 to 17 |
| The Maya class offers a little glimpse of what an animator's world is like. Touching on 3D modeling, texturing, lighting, and animation, this class covers the basics of Maya. Continuation of MAYA. Must have taken MAYA to enroll. |
| Eligibility Requirements: For boys and girls, ages 14 to 17 |
| Dates: June 16-20, 2008 |
Fees: $75 per workshop |
| Deadline for Applications: June 1; early application is advised |
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The Peter Kiewit Institute
402-665-3819
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| Animal Explorers Summer Camp |
Topic(s): Zoology |
| Lincoln Park Zoo |
| Chicago, IL |
Grade(s): 6 to 8 |
| Discover the amazing animal world with Lincoln Park Zoo and The Anti-Cruelty Society with the Great Lakes Region of Roots and Shoots of the Jane Goodall Institute through this intimate and intensive camp experience. They will spend five hours a day (Monday-Friday) in the program. |
| Eligibility Requirements: Students ages 10 to 14 are eligible. |
| Dates: Session 1 August 18 - 22; Session 2 August 25 - 29 (Monday through Friday, 10am to 3pm) |
Fees: $240 (zoo members) / $300 (nonmembers) |
| Deadline for Applications: No deadline to apply, but spaces fill quickly |
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| Archaeology Field Experience |
Topic(s): Archeology |
| Mississippi Valley Archaeology Center |
| La Crosse, WI |
Grade(s): 12+, 9 to 10, 11 to 12 |
| Students will explore what it is like on an actual archaeological excavation, working alongside professional archaeologists in the field. They will participate in small-scale excavations (test units) and survey work. Lab work may include washing ceramics, stone tools and other remains, and sorting them into basic categories. An experimental archaeology component may explore making stone tools and pottery. Optional lab hours and local field trips will be available after regular field-school hours. Supervised dorm facilities are available at an additional cost of $155 for three days. Scholarships may be available based on interest in archaeology, financial need and grade point average. |
| Eligibility Requirements: This experience is open to high-school students through adults. No previous experience is necessary. |
| Dates: July 28-30 |
Fees: $335 program fee / $155 room and board; call 608-785-8454 with financial assistance questions |
| Deadline for Applications: One month prior to session; register early, space is limited |
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| Archaeology Field School - Grades 9-12 |
Topic(s): Archeology |
| Mississippi Valley Archaeology Center |
| La Crosse, WI |
Grade(s): 12+, 9 to 10, 11 to 12 |
| Students will explore what it is like on an actual archaeological excavation, working alongside professional archaeologists in the field. They will participate in small-scale excavations (test units) and survey work. Lab work may include washing ceramics, stone tools and other remains, and sorting them into basic categories. An experimental archaeology component may explore making stone tools and pottery. Optional lab hours and local field trips will be available after regular field-school hours. Supervised dorm facilities are available at an additional cost of $255 for 5 days. Scholarships may be available based on interest in archaeology, financial need and grade point average. For more information about financial assistance call 608-785-8454. |
| Eligibility Requirements: This experience is open to high-school students through adults. No previous experience is necessary. |
| Dates: July 28-August 1 |
Fees: $485 program fee / $255 room and board; call 608-785-8454 with financial assistance questions |
| Deadline for Applications: One month prior to session; register early, space is limited |
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| Astro Science Workshop (ASW) |
Topic(s): Astronomy |
| Adler Planetarium |
| Chicago, IL |
Grade(s): 9 to 10, 11 to 12 |
| The ASW began 40 years ago during the space-race with the goal of encouraging young minds to pursue careers in science. This is a challenging program for students who have demonstrated exceptional interest and aptitude in astronomy and related science. Students work hands-on with telescopes and real data, and will contribute to our knowledge of the solar system. They will spend seven hours a day (Monday-Friday) in the program. |
| Eligibility Requirements: Students entering grades 10 or 11 who have completed one year of algebra are eligible. Students with exceptional interest and ability in astronomy and related sciences are encouraged to apply. |
| Dates: Check web site for program dates |
Fees: $50 registration fee (waivers are available; contact the program coordinator) |
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| Astronaut Training Camp (Rendezvous With a Comet™) |
Topic(s): Space Science |
| Challenger Learning Center - St. Louis |
| Ferguson, MO |
Grade(s): 6 to 8 |
| Participants in the Astronaut Training Camp will experience activities similar to those of NASA astronauts and engineers in training. They will compete in a rocket launch competition and design challenge, experience the Rendezvous With a Comet™ mission and take a one-day field trip to the Saint Louis Science Center’s James S. McDonnell Planetarium. |
| Eligibility Requirements: Students in grades 5 through 8 are welcome to apply. |
| Dates: June 23-29 |
Fees: $210; discounts available for Science Center Family and Friends Plus and Max members |
| Deadline for Applications: One week prior to the start of each camp |
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| Astronaut Training Camp (Voyage to Mars™) |
Topic(s): Space Science |
| Challenger Learning Center - St. Louis |
| Ferguson, MO |
Grade(s): 6 to 8 |
| Participants in the Astronaut Training Camp will experience activities similar to those of NASA astronauts and engineers in training. They will compete in a rocket launch competition and design challenge, experience the Voyage to Mars™ mission and take a one-day field trip to the Saint Louis Science Center’s James S. McDonnell Planetarium. |
| Eligibility Requirements: Students in grades 5 through 8 are welcome to apply. |
| Dates: July 7-11 |
Fees: $210; discounts available for Science Center Family and Friends Plus and Max members |
| Deadline for Applications: One week prior to the start of each camp |
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